General Notices

UWI St. Augustine After-School Care Service

Posted Thursday, March 26, 2026


The UWI St. Augustine After-School Care Service is now open for registration, offering a supervised and comfortable environment for children ages 4-12 during after-school hours. Designed to support staff and students with young children, the service provides a practical on-campus solution for families seeking reliable care at the end of the school day.

Operating Monday to Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the programme is housed at The UWI Child Learning and Discovery Facility (formerly the Evening University Building), conveniently located next to Canada Hall of Residence and directly opposite the JFK Student Car Park.

At a cost of $300.00 per month, the service is intended to remain accessible and cost-effective for working families, while reflecting The UWI St. Augustine’s commitment to care, accessibility and community.

Programme Highlights

-          Open to UWI St. Augustine staff and students

-          For children 4 to 12 years old

-          Runs Monday to Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

-          Monthly fee of $300.00

-          Safe, supervised on-campus environment

-          Limited capacity of approximately 30 children

Because spaces are limited, a selection process will be used to prioritise families based on identified staff categories, age requirements and other criteria to ensure equitable access. The initial focus is on supervision, with the hope of gradually expanding to include educational and recreational components based on demand and available resources.

For more information, please contact Mr. Josh Drayton at the Office of the Campus Principal via josh.drayton@uwi.edu

REGISTER YOUR CHILD TODAY: CLICK HERE

 Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is eligible to register their child for this programme?
The UWI After-School Care service is designed for UWI St. Augustine staff and students.  
 
  1. What is the age range for children who can attend the programme?
Children between the ages of 4 and 12 years old are eligible. The service is specifically designed for this age group to ensure age-appropriate care and activities.
 
  1. What are the hours of operation?
The service runs Monday to Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 
  1. How much does the service cost?
The cost is $300 per month.
 
  1. How many children will the service cater for?
To maintain high-quality care and personalised attention, we will accept approximately 30 children. This limit ensures a safe and manageable environment for both staff and children.
 
  1. How will children be selected for the programme?
Given the limited capacity, a selection process will be used to prioritise families based on the identified staff categories, age requirements, and other criteria to ensure equitable access
 
  1. Will there be future expansion of the service?
While our initial focus is on supervision, we hope to gradually expand to include educational and recreational components based on demand and available resources.
 
  1. Where is The UWI After-School Care Centre located?
The UWI St. Augustine After-School Care Centre is conveniently located next to Canada Hall of Residence, directly opposite the JFK Student Car Park, ensuring easy access for parents and guardians.
 
  1. Who can I contact for more information or to express interest?
You can reach out to Mr. Josh Drayton at the Office of the Campus Principal via josh.drayton@uwi.edu to request more information, express interest in registering your child.